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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220022240114 · 07/25/2002 · Standard Gravel Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John B Green
Operator
Standard Gravel Company Inc
Mine
1601281

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 12 LB SLEDGE HAMMER TO DRIVE OUT A TRACK PIN IN THE MASTER LINKS ON THE TRACKS OF A KOMATSU PC HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR. WHILE SWINGING THE HAMMER, HE FELT EXCRUCIATING PAIN IN HIS RIGHT STOMACH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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